“Be defeated by” crossword clue
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••••••LOSETO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOSETO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Be defeated by”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 19, 2026, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 19, 2026 grid26DFormed from molten lava7 ltrs›38DDickens and Dickinson7 ltrs›45D"I'm at your disposal"5 ltrs›48DJapanese word that's sometimes translated as "planted in a pot"6 ltrs›49DCommentator's call after a missed field goal6 ltrs›51DMedieval cure-all5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 19, 20261APunk rocker Joan4 ltrs›5AChoctaw or Chickasaw5 ltrs›10ADesign detail4 ltrs›14A"Up and ___!" (catchphrase for a physicist)4 ltrs›15AIn possession of6 ltrs›17ATibetan title4 ltrs›18ACourting disaster, slangily18 ltrs›21AFraternity party order3 ltrs›
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